Bullous Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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Bullous systemic lupus erythematosus (BSLE) is a rare blistering cutaneous manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

As goes SLE, bullous disease typically affects women, especially those of African descent.

Record Use of Marijuana and Hallucinogens in Young Adults

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The NY Times reports that a recent survey of drug use indicates that daily consumption of marijuana among young adults nearly doubled in the last decade. This is coupled with growing mainstream acceptance of cannabis and hallucinogenic compounds.

Bidirectional Association Between Depression and Rheumatoid Arthritis

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A recent meta-analysis suggests a bidirectional association between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and depression.  Finding RA patients with depression yields an 80% increased mortality risk.

Anti-cytokine therapies represents a potential alternative for the treatment of depression.

Weight Loss Slows Knee OA Progression

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Declines in body mass index (BMI) were linked with slower worsening of knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to data from three large longitudinal cohort studies.

Axial Psoriatic Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis with Psoriasis

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A cohort analysis from Toronto suggests that axial psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is distinctly different from axial ankylosing spondylitis (AS) with psoriasis.

What to do with "no-shows"

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A current Medscape article on patient "no shows" in private medical practice examines the cause and approach to the problem.

The most common reason for no shows is lack of knowledge about the scheduled appointment. Here are other common causes of no-shows, and how to address the problem.

Cochrane review of Stem cell transplantation in systemic sclerosis (3RCTs w/ 125 pts). Non‐myeloablative & myeloablative selective HSCT had moderate evidence for improved survival, skin thickness & function. But these had high Serious AE rates. https://t.co/sGzWYLwcAZ https://t.co/7JiR0fe3GY